In 1912, Japan gave 3,000 cherry blossoms to the U.S., honoring the friendship between the 2 countries. Although the festival is usually 2 weeks long, in honor of the 100-year milestone, the 2012 festival will be an epic 5-week celebration from March 20 to April 27. “The excitement and commitment from the city is palpable,” [...]
The 84th Annual Academy Awards (TV) were held on Sunday night in Los Angeles with the ever-brilliant and funny Billy Crystal returning to the helm as host. Billy was off to a golden start with his signature song and dance, and a hilarious montage of movie clips featuring himself and stars from Midnight In Paris, [...]
“The Artist,” a nearly wordless, black-and-white romance celebrating Hollywood’s formative era, won 5 Academy Awards, including best picture, on Sunday night. The French production also took home directing honors for Michel Hazanavicius, the lead actor award for Jean Dujardin and trophies for costume design and score. Producer Thomas Langmann dedicated his best picture Oscar to [...]
Acting legend Meryl Streep won the Best Actress Academy Award on Sunday (February 26) for her performance as Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.” It’s Meryl Streep’s third Oscar; Meryl Streep won in 1979 for her supporting turn in “Kramer vs. Kramer” and for Best Actress in 1983 for “Sophie’s Choice.” Her nomination for “The Iron Lady” [...]
Outfitted extravagantly as “The Dictator,” the character he plays in the upcoming film of the same name, Sacha Baron Cohen made a mess of the Oscars’ red carpet Sunday night. He came, he saw, he denigrated the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Zionists. As he threatened, er, promised, Sacha Baron Cohen walked the red [...]
WNYC goes behind the scenes to explore the grooming rituals at the 2012 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. As the final night of judging drew to a close, Texas dogs had their own day at the 136th Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. If there’s a conspiracy, it’s not just against fast runners [...]
Adele triumphed over pop stars, a veteran rock act and an up-and-coming songwriter/producer to win the most prestigious Grammy prize, album of the year, for her “21.” It was her 6th award out of 6 nominations, a clean sweep. The heavy front-runner, Adele shocked no one in taking the top honor at the 54th Grammy [...]
As the 84th Annual Academy Awards approaches, Oscar nominees George Clooney, Viola Davis and Jean Dujardin shared their thoughts on acting, meeting each other and the big night itself. ‘This is the last time you’ll be rooting for each other,’ Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, told the gathering [...]
He has played a mysterious, alluring vampire heartthrob for the past 5 years, a role that he has become best known for. But last night, Robert Pattinson showed that he has finally managed to say goodbye to Edward Cullen with a dramatic new hairstyle. Winning awards isn’t anything new to Robert Pattinson — especially for [...]
Pope Benedict XVI kicks off a busy two weeks of Christmas celebrations with an evening Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica. Midnight Mass was moved up to 10 p.m. a few years ago to spare the 84-year-old pontiff such a late night. A brief run-down of events planned here in the Vatican over the Christmas holidays: [...]